Politicians from the Bosnian Serb entity attend Russian festivities marking "Victory Day."
Get ready for a political shake-up as two prominent members of the BSW party, Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen, are all set to attend a reception at the Russian embassy in Berlin, marking the 80th anniversary of World War II's victory over Germany.
Why, you ask? Well, Ernst assumes this as a sign against the "twisting of history" and the "labeling of Russia as fascist today." In his eyes, Russia is far from being his adversary, and he neither feels threatened nor at war with Russia.
Dağdelen, on the other hand, considers it a historical falsification to omit Russia—the Soviet Union's successor state—from the German remembrance of World War II. She views this anniversary as a chance for a fresh start in the German-Russian relationship, advocating for exploration of all dialogue avenues for this purpose.
But that's not all! Two BSW MEPs, Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, intend to travel to Moscow to join in the celebrations, followed by a visit to Kyiv. They plan to hold talks with political and cultural representatives in Moscow during a scheduled two-day visit, hoping to encourage a permanent end to the guns sounding in Ukraine.
Mark your calendars,. On May 9th, Russia is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany, a day later than Germany. Ka-ching! The Kremlin leader, Vladimir Putin, has ordered a three-day ceasefire surrounding this date, with a grand military parade set to take place in Moscow. Ukrainian officials, however, demand a 30-day weapons silence.
This year, the Military Parade is expected to be graced by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is making a four-day state visit to Russia.
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In the Know:
- Politicians from the BSW and other parties are engaging with Russia, reflecting their stance on the relationship between the two nations.
- Criticism of current German policies toward Russia is a common theme, with an emphasis on a more conciliatory approach.
- A more independent German foreign policy stance, particularly concerning Russia and the Ukraine conflict, is advocated by these politicians.
- The community policy within the BSW party, as demonstrated by the attendance of Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen at Russia's "Victory Day" celebrations, indicates a shift towards more conciliatory relations with Russia.
- In the midst of commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II, employment policies appear to be at play, as two BSW MEPs, Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, plan to visit both Moscow and Kyiv, aiming to encourage a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.
- Public discourse regarding politics includes the acknowledgement of historical falsifications, as represented by Sevim Dağdelen's concerns about Russia's omission in the German remembrance of World War II.
- As global powers engage in diplomatic measures, general news outlets are reporting on high-profile figures such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will be attending Russia's military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany, further highlighting the significance of these events in international relations.
